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TEST DRIVE MEME #29

Arrival

"Judgement has come upon you. God has deemed you worthy of Hell. But don't worry, it can still be undone," comes a soothing voice that echoes all around you. The voice promises comfort, hope even.

It may seem like a nightmare at first, despite all of that. Full of hellfire nipping at your skin and a sensation of being pulled down no matter how much you struggle or cry for help. Wretched, unseen hands pull at you, grip tight at your body, tighten on your throat, skeletal fingers grab at your face, slide in your mouth and jab at your eyes as they struggle for purchase. It feels like for a moment, they may snap your neck as they tug and pull. The more you resist, the more phantom hands are added to your struggling body.

It feels like they could tear you apart if you let them. The only thing to do is to let go and stop fighting.

And so you do.

Darkness and nothingness consumes you for a second, but only a second.

Initially, everyone opens their eyes to a long, dark corridor made of stone. They find themselves in what appears to be a long queue with other sinners, palm bloody.

Characters find their bodies feel heavy and stiff, bruised with odd hand prints here and there that they received during their journey down below. A massive headache throbs behind their temples. They are urged forward to take a numbered ticket and wait their turn in the long line. As they're ushered forward through the corridor, their first stop will be to see Lilith, standing outside her office.

The woman in a smart suit and a friendly smile steps forward to greet sinners one by one. "I'm sorry for your rough landing. We've never gotten it quite as smooth as it was in the past. Please, let me see your hand--"

Once she has the sinner's hand, there's the warm, almost electric touch of magic that soothes away the aches and pains, heals the wound left behind on each sinner's palm. Lilith looks satisfied with her work and gives a nod. "There, all better. Please take your care package and continue on until you reach the stairs."

On their way out, sinners receive their 'package', a contract detailing all sins committed. If they look at the list closely enough they'll notice it's written with their blood. That explains the palm wound then. It's an old piece of parchment despite the freshly written letters upon it. They will also receive a slightly more modern smart phone. Think early generation Android and a pamphlet made by other sinners during their stay here with useful tips.

After that, sinners will be ushered on to a set of stairs where a guard waits. "Welcome to Penance," the demon says gruffly before motioning them on without an ounce of courtesy. "Don't hold up the line."

They seem to go on and wind forever, but eventually, they come upon what appears to be a lobby of a hotel. Once there, they will notice several shops and other areas around the front desk.

The demon at the front desk looks rather bored, but when sinners approach? He seems to snap to attention to offer whatever help they might need of him. He will at least direct to food or rooms to rest their wary bodies, or recommend sights to see around the hotel.

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Stand Your Ground

The chill in the air is still hanging in there, biting into skin as the fog from God's divine punishment begins to fade, and with it, the twisted monsters and hallucinations that it brought in. Hallucinations stop (but may not be forgotten), injuries from tortures are healed (but again, may leave their imprint anyway), and everyone starts to slowly filter back into Penance proper. The animals are brought back to the stables and the spiders return to their nests they made within the hotel (and out, thanks to the kind sinners who helped relocate them!)

So do try not to worry if you see chihuahua sized spiders hanging around everywhere. They are quite docile! And a lot of sinners and demons seem to want to adopt the little guys as pets.

Lilith is still sporting injuries from the previous event, but she's dressed sharp and professional again, reassuring everyone that they did the best they could and it's time for a break while they wait for Lucifer's grand return to Hell. Something remains haunted in her eyes, however...

Ah, well, don't worry about it, new arrivals! It likely means nothing. Times have just been hard as of late.

Lucifer is still nowhere in sight, but Lilith announces it's time for a proper celebration as a reward for everyone's perseverance and aiding others lately. And look... it just happens to be close to that mortal holiday, Halloween!

Despite the husk of a community the fog revealed, Penance is once again decorated and vibrant in no time. Halloween decorations litter the streets and the hotel, as well as neighboring establishments. There are caramel apples being passed out freely throughout the hotel, as well as cider and other candies that inspire good moods.

Everyone seems very eager to just forget the last punishment ever even happened... sinners and demons alike. Whispers around the community show plainly that everyone is worried, hushed murmurs of God and big plans on the horizon making the rounds, but... best to not even pay attention to that. Especially any talk of Barbas possibly returning that are on the tongues of the demons who look worn out and exhausted at the mere thought. It's just simple paranoia, surely.

Now, instead get ready for the festivities!

Everyone will receive an invitation on their devices to go to the pumpkin patch within the community. It's hard to miss with its creepy scarecrows that seem to almost follow those who enter and the mischievous little demons that like to sneak up and try to smash all the pumpkins... there's also a new addition to it! A few concession stands just outside the patch, as well as what looks to be a corn maze.

Not just any corn maze either, but a spooky, haunted one that sinners will be encouraged to participate in, if they so choose! There are tons of props and costumes for all those willing to frighten their fellow sinners as they make the trek through the maze! Jump out and spook a friend or put on a performance that's truly spine-chilling!

Once inside, sinners will find themselves chased (good-naturedly) by demons and others dressed in over the top Halloween costumes ranging from creepy dolls to axe murderers to cartoonish Lucifers. For once, while creepy in parts, it really does feel like a traditional haunted attraction, done in good will for a bit of fun. No actual torture will be happening this time around!

Now, what's in the center of the maze? Well, a party of course. A Halloween bash awaits those who make it to the center of the maze that not only includes costumes, many versions of the song Monster Mash, but party drugs and alcohol galore... all with a Halloween twist. Drugs come wrapped up like little candies, and drinks are all candy flavored for the most part.

But that's not all! The succubi are out in full force, in skimpy mad scientist uniforms and test tube drinks they're handing out to all who would dare! These drinks, they'll warn, will cause some... interesting side-effects. These include:

Red - may cause a surge of possessiveness towards people or items that may be unexpectedly strong. How dare they look at anyone else? Or what nerve, that guy touching what is obviously yours.
Blue - may cause a surge of courage and bravery, giving the sinner the nerve to do something they may not normally do.
Green - may make the drinker feel more truthful and unable to tell a lie. What an uncomfortable predicament to be in when someone asks if their costume flatters them or not...
Black - may cause physical transformations of the monstrous variety. Tentacles or demonic features, even animal features. Oh my!
Pink - may cause other physical transformations, which may include sex or age swapping.
Orange - may cause one to feel inferior or superior to those around them. They may be inclined to let others know just how good they are, or shrink away to hide while they deal with the deep shame of their existence.

All effects may last anywhere from a couple hours to a full day, so it's recommended that all sinners use caution when testing these out! Additionally, multiple drinks may be consumed for a double whammy of effects for the truly adventurous.

It should also be noted that the succubi and incubi have also claimed a patch of the corn maze all their own. Venturing in, sinners will be hit with overwhelming aphrodisiacs that may include heat-like effects. More information can be found in the Follow Me Down prompt!

When it comes time for the party to wind down, guests will have to (perhaps drunkenly) navigate their way back to the pumpkin patch. It will be dark out by this point, an eerie mist in the air that hopefully won't bring back too many bad memories for some...

There won't be time to reminisce when the scarecrows seem to be quite alive and may move eerily closer every time a sinner's eyes stray away or even blink. Some may begin to downright chase sinners and demons alike right back to their homes. It's probably just a fun little Halloween prank, so don't worry about it! Like so many other odd things happening lately...

Those who aren't interested in braving a pumpkin patch or corn maze may instead opt to visit the local movie theatre for a horror movie marathon with what may contain familiar favorites as well as some very traumatizing cinema clearly meant for demonic kind. These may leave certain sinners with nightmares for a few days... or they may find them oddly enjoyable, if they're already beginning to show demonic traits. Whatever the case, at least there's limitless caramel corn on offer!

Additionally, at Helluva Cup, there's also a lot of baked treats being offered up in an expansive display... one that Bean, the hell rat is even dressed up for! Sporting a little bat costume for the festivities, he's placed as a centerpiece in the middle of the table of treats. Be careful of the very real biting that may happen for trying to take food the rat has deemed his! Also be careful, there will be consequences should anyone try to hurt the owner's beloved pet (and possible rewards for anyone who stands up for the little guy in the form of special drinks or a heartfelt thanks). It's probably for the best to just ignore the filthy rodent and steal food when you can... the treats do seem to inspire a good mood, so sinners may be encouraged to overindulge a little bit! Or a lot. They're so good, it's like they're addictive.

Helluva cup isn't responsible if anyone eats until they get sick, of course...

Reach Up High

The local demons have a unique take on trick or treat this round! While they want to give their favorite mortal sinners something of a break, they all know full and well God has to be appeased and the wary get very few breaks!

So they will be selecting sinners at random and insisting they go from room to room knocking on doors. Their task? To offer to give a treat or give a hand. Don't worry! In this case, no actual hands will be given (unless you're into that sort of thing...), but they will have to help a fellow sinner or demon with a task of their choosing. This can range from something as mild as cleaning the toilet to finding a pet lost in the chaos of all that's happened lately, to cooking them a meal, it doesn't particularly matter! Your only limitations would be your imagination!

If the person at the door chooses a treat, sinners may have to get inventive about what they offer. Treats may come in the form of treating someone to unexpected entertainment or a talent you possess, or to just be exceptionally delightful. Of course, if a sinner wants to offer an item on their person or less... innocent treats, they are free to do so as well.

To deny anyone's offer means that the sinner has failed and a sin will not be taken from their list.

Follow Me Down

WARNINGS: humiliation, public sex, a/b/o themes, potential dub-con

As mentioned, the incubi and succubi have carved out a little section of the corn maze all their own. Just off to the side of the main event, those who venture in will be treated to overwhelming aphrodisiacs hanging in the air like a very sweet perfume, more risque performances and costumes, and areas where plush cushions have been laid out for... other activities.

The succubi are still serving their drinks, but there are also decadent chocolates for the taking, as well as a chocolate fountain surrounded by fresh fruits for dipping.

There's been a makeshift stage made for an impromptu costume contest where sinners and demons can cheer for sexiest costume or encourage the removal of said outfit. There's also a helpful collection of risque costumes available for those who want to slip out of their boring old zombie or mummy look! You never know when that costume may start to influence your behavior at this sort of party, so you may want to adopt the least bitey costume there is...

Additionally, especially those who took the transformation potions, may begin to experience signs of heat or rut. They will begin to want to breed uncontrollably, and may adopt certain characteristics of either alpha or omega.

Alpha traits include enhanced aggression, the urge to claim or dominate those they want to breed with, uncontrollable sexual urges, and the ability to smell when someone close by is in heat. It may also include the ability to knot a partner, but not always. Omega traits include the need to be bred, increased body heat that may be uncomfortably intense, potential slickness as the body prepares for the experience, and the urge to present oneself to a suitable partner.Like alphas, omegas can smell a proper partner close by. The intense urge to be claimed or marked may also be present.

Both parties will experience reduced recovery time and increased stamina.

These urges will last until mating has been completed (it may take several rounds) or until the next morning, whichever comes first.

Those who aren't influenced by those urges will still find plenty of ways to have a fun time if they so choose, however! No need to fret. There's still drinking, dancing, and plenty of adult entertainment to be had.

[While pregnancy of the traditional kind isn't possible in Penance, there may be an upcoming opportunity to participate in a body horror and pregnancy-related twist coming up. As a current or future player, if you're interested in this, please include your name here with which role you participated in this prompt with, as well as your partner's name. Remember, omegas will be the ones experiencing the potential pregnancy, no matter their gender!]

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[ He's in a plain olive shirt and midnight jeans, having lost the button up at some point to accommodate being sweaty from dancing. He doesn't catch anything off about Gabriel, not yet, and at the sight of him his entire face lights up; smile is all encompassing and makes his coffee brown eyes dance. His tone is nothing short of delighted and affectionate. ]

Gabriel! I- sorry, I had this drink and just... [ James holds out a hand. ] Dance with me?

[ Holden doesn't know about him going into the fog and dying. He hadn't quite kept tabs on the other man, but he had made a point to at least keep an eye out whenever patrolling Hellburbia until they were told it was safe to return to the hotel. ]

[ Gabe tips his head to one side, then the other. ]

Only if you put your hands on me.

[ He flashes his teeth, more threat than promise. It’s that sort of night. ]

[ In contrast, James is light and bubbly and jubilant, and in this current state, that confidence allows him to also be silly. So, he puts his hands on Gabriel in the form of one hand atop Gabe's head and the other booping his nose. ]

I think I can manage if you think you can keep up?

[ In another moment, Gabe might have laughed at that. Enjoy led the quieter moment of honor. In this one, he catches James’s wrist in his hand and holds it firmly. Not enough to bruise, or cause damage - it’s not that type of moment.

Not yet, anyway.

Gabe flashes his teeth again. ]

That a challenge?

[ Even through the happy haze, Holden's starting to feel like maybe there's something a bit off. Like maybe they drank two things on different ends of an emotion or sin spectrum. However, Gabe does like it rough. Sometimes rougher than himself, so this could also be par for the course, because that kooky feeling (he doesn't smile like that, Holden) is hastily dominated by a thrill, and James can't help but look at the hold and give a tiny bite to his own lower lip. ]

It could be...

[ If Gabe wanted it to be. To be cheeky, James even tugs at the grip while his other hand traces a line from Gabriel's forehead to his lips. ]

[ Good. Gabe bares his teeth again, leaning forward to bite at James's finger. Not hard enough to draw blood, but enough to feel. Enough to fucking remember. ]

Prove it.

[ The bite garners a gasp, one fueled by a cocktail of initial shock and eventual yearning. As a new song plays out its beats, James's nod starts as acceptance, elevates to confidence, and finally morphs into moving with the music. He tugs Gabriel towards him by the fabric of his shirt, fitting them together by interlocking legs. James hovers between standing and siting, rolling his hips in time with the slower song's beginning and keeping true to the deal, resting one hand at the back of Gabe's neck and using the other to touch the skin along his rips from underneath the shirt. ]

[ In another moment, a better moment, Gabe would have enjoyed finding the rhythm. Working with James, pressing close and letting the moment settle. In this one, everything is moving so goddamn slow.

He drags his nails down James’s back, hard. And then he kisses him just the same, with teeth. ]

[ Even through the shirt, the nails bite, and James gasps, only to have it swallowed by Gabriel. He struggles to keep up, one hand keeping its hold on Gabe's waist as the other rests on his shoulder, using it to act in opposition and gently coax him backwards. Tries to get out - ] Hey. I'm not going anywhere.

[ Not until Gabe wants it otherwise. ]

Oh, you wanna go right here?

[ A tease, a taunt, he doesn't even know. He drags his teeth against James's lip and puts his hands on James's hips. Squeezing tight. ]

C'mon. Let's dance.

[ Fuck, fight, he really doesn't care. Anything to get out of his own goddamn head. ]

[ The words confuse him as the bite arouses, and he hisses with pleasure while attempting to keep focused on that whole offness. With the song having picked up, James starts to grind and move a bit more with the beat, both hands now on Gabe's shoulders, a thumb tracing his collarbone. ]

Yeah, alright. 'D'you drink something? One of the colorful ones?

What's it matter?

[ He's been knocking drinks back left and right. If some of them were colorful, Gabe's got no way real of knowing. He slips his hands under the hem of James's shirt, dragging over bare skin now. ]

I noticed mine was mood altering.

[ His shrug is weak and is a clear implication that maybe something similar happened to Gabriel. ]

And I care about you.

[ Enough that the other man is often on Jim's thoughts, enough to bring up his crush to Nathan just to seek out advice, just to share because he's been too giddy to keep it to himself. ]

[ Everything's mood altering around here. Gabe hums, dragging his nails a little again James's skin. Pressing closer. ]

So dance with me.

[ He's not overly comfortable ignoring the shift, but the drink's positive effects shove that worry aside. Mostly.

James fits himself flush against Gabriel once more, finding the beat and matching his grinding to it. He has one hand scritching at the bottom of Gabe's hairline while the other remains clamped onto his hip. ]

Did you dance much back home?

[ Yeah. That's better. The grip, the closeness, the way that Gabe can press closer and put his mouth against James's neck. Suck a mark into his skin. Who cares if they've got an audience? ]

Yeah. Even the fancy shit. I've got moves.

[ He can waltz. ]

[ James prefers being sexual in private, though he's not opposed to public displays of affection. And it's hardly out of character for Gabriel to chase hickeys, so he goes with it. Gives his neck an encouraging squeeze while being ever vigilant and delicate around Gabe's ports. ]

Not going to argue against that.

[ He brings up Gabe's wrist to drag his teeth against that outer bump of bone, lick the snake ink. ]

Seems I should retract my statement; it'll be me trying to keep up with you.

[ Though James has been practicing ballroom dancing since learning Bela can also dance in such ways. ]

[ Normally, Gabe doesn't give a shit about making out with someone in public. But the rest? The rest is for him and whoever he's found and he hates putting on a show with a deep and almost vicious passion. He'll fight for that, if he has to.

Right now, the thought isn't distant. The thought is gone entirely. There's just this moment and this man and why the fuck not?

He bares his teeth. Part of him wants to shove James into a wall or maybe just knock him flat to the ground, get on top and either beat the shit out of him or maybe just ride him until the end of time. But he holds, because that - even to his drunken mind - feels insane. And he isn't crazy, is he? ]

So. Who's leading?

[ James is either holding out hope he's wrong or just too much under the influence of his own drink, because he stays the course. Keeps swaying and seeking friction, maps a path with his hand down Gabe's chest, his stomach. ]

It usually feels like you are, Gabriel. So, you're leading.

[ He adopts an impish curl of lips while appreciating the sight of the man before him. ]

[ Gabe makes a low sound, almost a purr, and presses his mouth to James's throat. Sucking a mark into his pulse point. ]

Then hold onto me.

[ He's waiting for those teeth to be turned on him, with how often Gabe's been baring them, and the anticipation adds to the arousal, the allure. James slides both hands under Gabriel's shirt and roughly grabs onto his hips, digging half moons into his skin while pressing themselves evermore flush together. He nips at the other man's jawline before speaking. ]

You should know by now; I'm not letting you go.

[ More promises possibly misconstrued as threats, but the alcohol acts as literal liquid courage and prevents James from shutting up. ]

[ Yeah. That's good. That hint of sharpness, the bite of James's nails against his skin. Gabe huffs, dragging his teeth, and slides his hands down James's sides even as he rocks against him. They're not dancing so much as grinding against each other in the middle of a crowd, but so fucking what? ]

You charmer.

[ He slides his hands lower, so he can grab James's ass. ]

[ James releases a soft groan that he tries to muffle against Gabe's mouth, make him swallow the noise while Jim's tongue explores. He slides a hand to Gabriel's lower back and drags nails, pushing himself until he's gasping for air and needing to break the kiss. James is aware that there's little to no dancing going on, is torn between shifting things back towards said movement or just shoving Gabriel into a dark corner. He reaches up to gently brush a thumb against Gabe's lower lip. ]

Did you ever go into the fog?

[ There'd been a point where the Earther noticed he hadn't seen Rodriguez, that he wasn't taking shifts at the barrier. ]

[ That hits the spot right there. Gabe presses into the kiss, liking the way that James does it. How it goes deep. He hums when they both withdraw to breathe, pleased, and mouths at James's thumb. Another promise.

And then the question. And then he goes very still. ]

Yeah. What's it matter?

[ The shift is impossible to ignore and it brings his own grinding and mashing to a halt as concern floods him. James brings up both hands to try and cup Gabe's face, eyes narrowed and voice hushed, afraid to ask but hopeful he can try and ease some of whatever is affecting him. ]

Oh, hell. I didn't see you and I worried. Guess I should have worried more.

[ It's an opening, if Gabe wants to take it. James is struggling not to beat himself up for not tracking him down, for not following up sooner. This reaction...nothing good proceeded it, and the guy has enough demons that haunt and drive. ]

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